Sermons on Beliefs:

Specific Steps Of A Christian

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Correctness (Concerning The Holy Spirit) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 7th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN CORRECTNESS (CONCERNING THE HOLY SPIRIT) 1 John 4:1-6 How do we know that Christianity is the correct faith? How do we know we worship the correct God? How do we know that Jesus is the only way to Heaven? It is easy to give answers such as, ¡§That¡¦s just how it is¡¨, or ¡§Just ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Unbelieving

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2009

We “CAN” believe in Christ to help us through the circumstances of our lives but unfortunately not all of us “WILL”. Today we will look at the problem of unbelief through the example of Sait Thomas as we see: 1. THE CAUSE OF HIS UNBELIEF (20:25) 2. T

“DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING” “Low Sunday” John 20:24-29 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) • If you look closely at just about any Red Sox T-Shirt or bumper sticker you will find a single word written on top - “BELIEVE!” We are called to believe that the Red Sox can and will win ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Letting Go Of What Holds You Down Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2025

This is the 15th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#15] LETTING GO OF WHAT HOLDS YOU DOWN Luke 5:17-26 Introduction: In our text, a paralyzed man was brought to Jesus, who not only healed him physically but also addressed his need for forgiveness. This teaches us that true freedom starts from within. Just like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe, Help My Unbelief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to overcome doubts and uncertainties by strengthening their faith, trust, and love in God's everlasting guidance and love.

Good morning, Today, we gather here not as a family united by faith, bound by love, and driven by the shared desire to grow closer to our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 9:24, which reads, 'Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, 'I do believe; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Topics: Confidence, God's Faithfulness

Our Convictions About Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 24, 2017

Sermon series on marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 MARRIAGE: A DEFINITION Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that's too warm, beside someone who's sleeping in a room that's too cold. 1. Marriage made in Heaven -- So is thunder in lightening! 2. Love is a dream -- Marriage is an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Or Sin Management???

Contributed by Samuel Perkins on Feb 18, 2022

HOW MANY OF YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT NOW YOU WISH YOU COULD STOP DOING? HOW MANY OF YOU KNOW SOMEBODY WHO IS DOING SOMETHING THEY OUGHT TO STOP DOING? HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE TOLD THEM TO STOP DOING IT? HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN DOING SOMETHING FOR A LONG TIME YOU WISH YOU COULD STOP DOING?

Transformation or Sin Management??? HOW MANY OF YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT NOW YOU WISH YOU COULD STOP DOING? HOW MANY OF YOU KNOW SOMEBODY WHO IS DOING SOMETHING THEY OUGHT TO STOP DOING? HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE TOLD THEM TO STOP DOING IT? HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN DOING SOMETHING FOR A LONG ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 8:29

Grace Versus Works - Saved By The Faith Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2025

In the Bible, Jesus is often referred to as God's "free gift" (Romans 5:15 NIV). A person is free to reject that gift just as they are free to reject the offer of friendship and love from another.

Works-based Christianity is similar to the principle of Karma, which is the "law of the deed," a centuries-old worldwide belief that if you do good things, good will come back to you, and if you do bad things, bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is a result of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5, Matthew 7:23, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got Questions? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 19, 2012

This introductory sermon to my Got Questions Series answers the question: "How did Jesus respond to those who had doubts?"

A. Allow me to welcome everyone to Friend Day, we are delighted that you are here today. 1. If you are visiting with us, we hope you enjoy yourself and leave here filled with joy and hope. 2. And we hope that you will come back again real soon…how about next Sunday? B. I like the story told ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal... But Not Private

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 19, 2013

So often when one seeks to discuss a person’s faith they hear in response “I believe that is a personal matter between me and God.” While it is true that salvation is a personal matter, it is not nor was ever meant to be private.

Personal… But Not Private Ephesians 2:8-10 So often when one seeks to discuss a person’s faith they hear in response “I believe that is a personal matter between me and God.” Our society has gotten to the place where it generally regards religion as a completely private matter. You can believe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

False Prophets Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023

Jude shows the characteristics of false prophets.

Opening Scripture Jud 1:8-16 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With False Prophets Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Jude deals with false prophets. Here we see the characteristics of and the work of the false prophets.

Opening Scripture Jud 1:8-16 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Equipping The Next Generation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 3, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of preserving and passing on our faith heritage to future generations, and seeks guidance on how to achieve this.

Welcome, dear friends, to a time of shared fellowship and reflection. As we gather here today, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the timeless wisdom that is our shared heritage. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of our faith. Our focus today is the second ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10

Topics: Next Generation

Acquittal Through Faith In Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2002

The content, source, and evidence of faith that brings acquittal from guilt of sin.

Acquittal Through Faith In Christ Rom. 5:1 INTRO.: One word used in the New Testament to describe our salvation is "justification." This is a word borrowed from the court room. It has the meaning of being acquitted from guilt for a crime. In our American system of jurisprudence, a person may be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hinduism And Christianity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

What believers need to know about the difference of Hinduism and Christianity. Part of a Wednesday evening series on world religions and the Bible.

Hinduism and Christianity Jude 3 I. What should we know about Hinduism? A. Hinduism claims 1/6 of the world’s population, with over 750 million followers worldwide. There are approximately 200 Hindu temples or Hindu centers in the U.S. B. The philosophy of the New Age Movement is directly tied to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist